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To perform
you need to call us prior to the event. They get booked up early but
occasionally a free slot becomes available just before the event or even
on the night. You need to arrive between 7.30pm and 8pm. Session times
are on a first-come first-served basis.
Each Showcase
session lasts 15-20 minutes which usually allows each act to play three
songs (Workshop
sessions are limited to two songs each). We like to hear an example of
your own material, so one or two of your tunes plus a cover or two is
ideal. If you're less experienced and confident, or playing a style that
may have limited appeal, it may be best to limit your session to two
songs.
But don't
forget, we want everyone to have a go and it’s better to have a good
reception to your best two songs rather than people tiring of your act.
Trust us - we generally have a good feel as to what works best. It may
also be better to grab an earlier slot as well. This will work in your
favour as all acts, and most of their mates, will be there by 8pm.
The first
act to appear on each Showcase
event may be able to play four songs. This slot will normally be an
experienced act that was a bit late in booking.
The aim is
to have about ten acts each night with the last act finishing by 11pm.
Try to stay for the whole show - you won't be disappointed!
We have a
full PA system to amplify your instruments and vocals, so there’s no
need to break your back or your car’s suspension by bringing all your
amps.
"Why do I
need to play a cover, I'd prefer to play my own stuff?"
At One Night
Stand Acoustic we really want to hear loads of original material, however, many
people in the audience will not have heard you before and a whole night
of up to 35 new songs can be hard going even for your most loyal fans.
So we ask you (we don't insist) to play at least one cover. You will of
course defeat the object if you choose some obscure cover by someone
hardly anyone's heard of! By all means play such a song if it means a
lot to you but for 'the cover' find something that will connect with the
crowd...it doesn't have to be cheesy, you know you can do better than
that!
Anyway it works really well and if you want to play to a packed house at
each club night we need to have a successful formula!
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